Vegetarian Restaurants In Cusco

Quick answer: The best budget vegetarian restaurants in Cusco are Govinda Lila (lunch S/.7), El Encuentro (lunch S/.8, dinner S/.6), Green Point, Green Patio and Natur Landia. Several of them are fully vegan, and all are within easy reach of the historic centre and San Blas.

If you think it would be hard to survive in Cusco as a vegetarian, think again. The vegetarian wave is growing stronger every day, and these five budget-friendly restaurants will calm your hunger without blowing your budget.

Vegetarian Restaurants in Cusco at a Glance

Restaurant	Location	Open	Price
Govinda Lila	Mercado San Blas	Mon–Sat 12–4 p.m.	Lunch S/.7
El Encuentro	Tigre Street 130	Mon–Sat 7:00am–10:00pm	Lunch S/.8, dinner S/.6
Green Point	Carmen Bajo 235, San Blas	Mon–Sat 8:00am–10:00pm	S/.8–S/.50
Green Patio	Plaza San Francisco	Mon–Sat 9:00am–4:00pm	S/.15–S/.25
Natur Landia	Carmen Alto 146	Mon–Sat 10:00am–9:00pm	Moderate

1. Govinda Lila

• Location: Mercado San Blas
• Open: Monday–Saturday, 12–4 p.m.
• Price range: Inexpensive – lunch S/.7

A small stall in Mercado San Blas that opens for lunch. If you are looking for a vegetarian or vegan option, there is nowhere cheaper in Cusco than Govinda Lila.

A full meal with a main dish, salad, soup and tea costs S/.7, and the menu changes every day.

2. El Encuentro

• Location: Tigre Street 130
• Open: Mon–Sat, 7:00am–10:00pm
• Price range: Inexpensive – lunch S/.8, dinner S/.6
• Recommended for: Dinner

Located two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, El Encuentro serves whole wheat bread and brown rice.

Lunch is S/.8 with a complimentary salad bar, and dinner is S/.6 with two to three main dishes to choose from.

3. Green Point

• Location: Carmen Bajo 235, San Blas
• Open: Mon–Sat, 8:00am–10:00pm
• Price range: Moderately priced – from S/.8 for extra portions up to S/.50 for meals to share
• Recommended for: Lunch and dinner

Green Point offers a different set menu every day, with a starter (salad buffet), soup, main course, dessert and drink. There is also a regular menu with many options.

Green point serves breakfast, Peruvian food, international food, salads, sandwiches, desserts and drinks – all vegan, without any animal products.

4. Green Patio

• Location: Plaza San Francisco
• Open: Mon–Sat, 9:00am–4:00pm
• Price range: Moderately priced – S/.15–S/.25
• Recommended for: Lunch

A sister restaurant of Green Point, Green Patio offers a broadly similar menu, and prices are a little lower here.

Everything is vegan, from breakfast to burgers, spaghetti, cake, smoothies, waffles and freshly baked bread.

5. Natur Landia

• Location: Carmen Alto 146
• Open: Mon–Sat, 10:00am–9:00pm
• Price range: Moderately priced
• Recommended for: Fast food

Natur Landia serves burgers, desserts, smoothies and more. The restaurant gives economic support to The House of Culture in Cusco.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest vegetarian restaurant in Cusco?

Govinda Lila in Mercado San Blas, where a full lunch costs S/.7.

Are there vegan restaurants in Cusco?

Yes. Green Point and its sister restaurant Green Patio serve entirely vegan menus.

Are vegetarian restaurants in Cusco open on Sundays?

All five restaurants listed here open Monday to Saturday.

Conclusion

Finding vegetarian restaurants in Cusco is easy, and eating well doesn’t have to be expensive. From a S/.7 market lunch at Govinda Lila to vegan feasts at Green Point, meat-free travellers are well looked after in Cusco.